Author: Dhamma Paññā

PART III Fragments §  The world is like a prison or a dungeon. People who are still tied up in

At the Tip of Your Nose August 26, 1957 If feelings of pain or discomfort arise while you’re sitting in

The Art of Letting Go August 17, 1956 When you sit and meditate, even if you don’t gain any intuitive

On Target August 28, 1956 To sit in meditation in a way that’s right on target, the mind has to

PART II Merit July 5, 1959 The world is a place where happiness is hard to find. Whichever direction you

Enduring Principles May 26, 1958 Those of us who are training our hearts and minds in hopes of the paths

Snakes, Fires, & Thieves April 12, 1959 The dangers faced by the mind are like poisonous snakes, fires, and great

Restraint of the Senses August 5, 1958 Restraint of the senses means making sure they’re in harmony with their objects.

The Electric Heart October 22, 1958 The currents of the heart are fast, erratic, and don’t take on any shape

Binoculars August 20, 1956 When you meditate, you have to be mindful of three things at once. In other words,

An Image of the Buddha August 31, 1958 Our goodness: what can we do to make it really good? For

Playing Host September 27, 1956 When you sit and meditate, tell yourself that your body is like your home. When

Two Guardian Meditations August 11, 1956 When you sit and meditate, keep observing two important factors: 1) the body, which

Into Position Undated, 1958 When meditators “get into position,” exactly what are they doing? “Getting into position” means making the

Strength for the Journey May 7, 1958 When you sit in concentration, you have to keep being observant to see

Housework & Fieldwork August 4, 1956 When we sit and meditate, there are three things we have to work with:

Starting Out Small May 17, 1959 The power of the Buddha is more tremendous than that of all other beings,